Reply, Kevin Kearns, (+ Florida keys, Jiffy Reef how to?) I had the same concerns about the boat ladder. I haven't tried it yet, but I bought one of those white hook ladders from West Marine, and then removed the standoff hardware, and substituted a nice fitting white soft boat bumper and tied it to bump the boat near the bottom of the transom. I think it will be better than my old rope ladder. Maybe even good enough for my wife. I can't get to it right now since the boat is all tied down for winter. Today it is -18F outside. I don't get on the forum very often. And I am never quite sure how to properly reply. So here is how the reply button works. I am thinking about towing my M15 down to the keys next March or April, and am looking for information about the area. Ramps, hazards, restaurants, motels, campgrounds, things not to miss, etc. I also would like to hear from anyone interested in being down their around that time. I am also looking for information on how to rig my boat for jiffy reefing. Is there a good reference book, or web site, or photos somewhere in this mail list. Jim Dahlquist jim@dhlqst.com Palatine, IL On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 1:55 PM, Kearns, Kevin P <kkearns@pitt.edu> wrote:
Hi Everyone,
In the spring I purchased a 1993 Montgomery 15 in near mint condition. I enjoyed sailing her all summer on Lake Arthur about 40 miles north of Pittsburgh. I've sailed nearly all my life and have owned several boats (Flying Scot, C Scow, Capri 22, O'Day Daysailer, Compac 16). I'm really very pleased with the M-15. She is all that I hoped for and more. I'm looking forward to following posts on the forum and learning more about my boat.
I have two questions:
1. I'd like to raise the boat off the trailer (just a few inches would do) to apply antifouling paint to the portion of the hull that rests on the trailer bunks. I saw a few pictures that involved lifting the entire trailer, then bracing the boat and dropping the trailer. I don't feel comfortable doing that. Does anyone have another idea? I may just go to a marina and rent a lift.
2. I want to swim off the boat, but I'm really reluctant to drill holes in the transom for a permanent swim ladder. Can anyone recommend one of those removable ladders that hook over the rear coaming?
Thanks. As I look out my office window at the grey Pittsburgh winter, my thoughts turn to sailing.
Best wishes, Kevin Kearns Pittsburgh, PA